Somers' Monologue: Bye-Bye Carlos Beltran, Hello Lucas Duda!
Who needs you-know-who in right field when the Mets have Lucas Duda? But seriously, thanks to Carlos Beltran for his almost seven seasons in New York -- and good luck in San Francisco.
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Who needs you-know-who in right field when the Mets have Lucas Duda? But seriously, thanks to Carlos Beltran for his almost seven seasons in New York -- and good luck in San Francisco.
After Carlos Beltran was unofficially dealt to San Francisco on Wednesday, Boomer was pretty certain he won a bet, having picked the Giants as Beltran's destination. But after hearing the tape it seems the Blonde Bomber in fact picked the Yankees. Hmm?
Shortly after the conclusion of Wednesday's show, reports began to circulate that the Jets and Santonio Holmes had reached an agreement. Holmes - who was named MVP of Super Bowl XLIII while playing for the Steelers - knows a thing or two about celebrating.
The Mets said goodbye to popular outfielder Carlos Beltran in the clubhouse, then pulled themselves together and won without him. Time to move on.
It appears the Mets have finalized a long-awaited trade that would ships Carlos Beltran to the Giants for pitching prospect Zack Wheeler.
The future address of the slugging Mets right fielder is still very much up in the air. The question in my mind is, what if the Mets don't get quality prospect offers for Carlos Beltran?
Steve Somers opened up a Tuesday schmooze talking a little football! How about that, with the moving and the shaking all over the league during this chaotic free-agent frenzy period.
Jason Pridie put New York ahead with a two-run double, and the Mets took advantage of one of Cincinnati's worst defensive performances of the season, beating the Reds 8-6 on Tuesday.
Teams are reticent to give up prospects, especially pitching prospects, and history has shown that rental players generally cost too much, especially blue chip rentals like Carlos Beltran.
Terry Collins is aware of the chatter in the papers and on sports talk radio regarding Carlos Beltran, but he doesn't want the negativity creeping into his locker room. "We've got guys that are playing for jobs," said Collins. "The minute they give up or quit, they won't be here next year."
Carlos Beltran told reporters on Sunday that he won't OK a deal to a team that would make him a designated hitter. It didn't take long for rumors to circulate online: the slugger doesn't want to play in the American League.
Carlos Beltran's sacrifice fly started a four-run rally in the seventh inning off Cincinnati's bullpen on Monday night, and the New York Mets held on for a 4-2 victory over the Reds, who couldn't get that elusive third straight win.
Once the dust settles on the July 31 trading deadline, Carlos Beltran could be playing for the Braves, Rangers, Giants, Red Sox or Phillies. All good options, according to the Mets' All-Star outfielder.
Carlos Beltran's tenure with the Mets will very likely come to an end this week as the July 31st trading deadline approaches. Here is where Beltran ranks in some of the Mets' all-time offensive categories.
A deal still isn't done between the Mets and potential minority owner David Einhorn. So what's taking so long? According to the New York Post, the delay is "because lender JPMorgan Chase is not letting the team structure the deal as a loan."
